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Modern Indian History

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Modern Indian History covers the colonial period, the freedom struggle, and key political movements. It includes questions on important leaders, the Indian National Congress, and social reforms. Mastering these questions is vital for clearing competitive government exams.

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Modern Indian History Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a consequence of communalism in Indian politics?

  1. Increased social cohesion.

  2. Enhanced economic development.

  3. Political instability.

  4. Improved interfaith relations.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Communalism can lead to political instability by creating tensions and conflicts between different religious communities, which can be exploited by political parties for their own gains.

Multiple choice

What is the impact of communalism on the unity and integrity of India?

  1. It strengthens national unity.

  2. It promotes social harmony.

  3. It undermines national unity.

  4. It enhances economic development.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Communalism can undermine national unity by creating divisions and tensions between different religious communities, which can lead to conflicts and instability.

Multiple choice

When was the first conservation laboratory in India established?

  1. 1906

  2. 1916

  3. 1926

  4. 1936
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The first conservation laboratory in India was established in 1906 at the Government Museum, Madras (now Chennai).

Multiple choice

When did Hindi become the sole official language of the Union?

  1. 1950

  2. 1965

  3. 1970

  4. 1975
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi became the sole official language of the Union in 1965, replacing English.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a prominent figure associated with the movement for caste abolition in India?

  1. B.R. Ambedkar

  2. Mahatma Gandhi

  3. Jyotiba Phule

  4. Periyar E.V. Ramasamy
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mahatma Gandhi is not a prominent figure associated with the movement for caste abolition in India.

Multiple choice

Who is considered the father of the Indian independence movement?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Subhash Chandra Bose
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mahatma Gandhi is widely regarded as the father of the Indian independence movement due to his leadership of the nonviolent civil disobedience campaign against British rule.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Indian Textile Journal first published?

  1. 1919

  2. 1920

  3. 1921

  4. 1922
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Textile Journal was first published in the year 1919.

Multiple choice

Who was the founder of the Indian Textile Journal?

  1. J. K. Mehta

  2. G. D. Birla

  3. Walchand Hirachand

  4. Kasturbhai Lalbhai
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Textile Journal was founded by J. K. Mehta in the year 1919.

Multiple choice

Which social reformer advocated for the abolition of the caste system?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. B.R. Ambedkar

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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B Correct answer
Explanation

B.R. Ambedkar, a prominent social reformer and leader of the Dalit movement, campaigned against the caste system and fought for the rights of marginalized communities.

Multiple choice

What was the CRPF's role during the 1962 Sino-Indian War?

  1. Defending the border with China

  2. Providing security to the Indian Army

  3. Conducting counter-insurgency operations

  4. Maintaining law and order in the border areas
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The CRPF provided security to the Indian Army during the 1962 Sino-Indian War.

Multiple choice

What was the CRPF's role during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War?

  1. Fighting alongside the Mukti Bahini

  2. Providing security to the Indian Army

  3. Conducting counter-insurgency operations

  4. Maintaining law and order in the border areas
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The CRPF fought alongside the Mukti Bahini during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.

Multiple choice

The iconic Gateway of India, a symbol of Mumbai, was built to commemorate the visit of:

  1. King George V and Queen Mary

  2. Lord Curzon

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Gateway of India, a grand archway in Mumbai, was constructed to mark the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India in 1911.

Multiple choice

In the film "Lagaan", the villagers are forced to pay a heavy tax to the British. What does this symbolize?

  1. The economic exploitation of India by the British

  2. The lack of economic opportunities for the villagers

  3. The indifference of the British towards the plight of the villagers

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The heavy tax imposed on the villagers by the British symbolizes the economic exploitation of India by the British, the lack of economic opportunities for the villagers, and the indifference of the British towards the plight of the villagers.

Multiple choice

When was the first telegraph line in India established?

  1. 1851

  2. 1853

  3. 1855

  4. 1857
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Explanation

The first telegraph line in India was established in 1851 between Calcutta and Diamond Harbour.

Multiple choice

When was the first telephone line in India established?

  1. 1881

  2. 1883

  3. 1885

  4. 1887
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The first telephone line in India was established in 1881 between Calcutta and Shimla.